What's Happening in PBC Parks:
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Sumi-e Ink Painting Floral & Landscape- Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
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Students will grind their own ink using an ink stick and grinding stone and learn to hold and utilize brushes to create the primary
sumi-e
brushstrokes during this 4-week session
Fridays, Nov 2, 9, 16 & 30
in the Oki Education Center at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach. Floral session is
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
& landscape session is
1:30-3:30 p.m.
$60/person. Class sessions are purchased as "session only," not individual classes. RSVP required.
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Pioneer Family Farmstead Day- Riverbend Park
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Spend the day on Riverbend Park's Turn of the Century Farmstead
Sat, Nov 3, 9 a.m.
in Jupiter. Antique flywheelers, crafters, exhibitors and storytellers will give you a taste of old time Florida. Visit the sawmill, sugar cane processing station; take a scenic carriage ride; enjoy music by Blue Cypress Bluegrass; and more!
FREE ADMISSION
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Geology Rocks- Daggerwing Nature Center
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Join a naturalist to learn about amazing geology facts including how rocks form, the three categories of rocks, and techniques for identification
Sat, Nov 3, 10:30 a.m.
at Daggerwing Nature Center in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, west of Boca Raton. Ages 8 and older, $3/person. RSVP required.
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Food Truck Invasion- Sunset Cove Amphitheater
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Enjoy a great selection of food trucks during Food Truck Invasion
Wed, Nov 7 & 28, 5-9 p.m.
at Sunset Cove Amphitheater in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, west of Boca Raton.
FREE ADMISSION
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Mori Stories: Kamishibai Folktales- Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
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Bring the whole family and delve into the world of Japanese folklore through
kamishibai
paper theater
Thurs, Nov 8, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
in Classroom A at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach. Mori Stories are
FREE
with paid museum admission. No RSVP required.
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Owl Prowl Night Hike- Okeeheelee Nature Center
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Participants will experience the beauty of the nature center trails at twilight and learn about amazing nocturnal creatures
Fri, Nov 9, 7 p.m.
at Okeeheelee Nature Center in Okeeheelee Park, west of West Palm Beach. Ages 8 and older, $5/participant. RSVP required.
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Palm Beach County Mounted Posse Barrel Point Show- Jim Brandon Equestrian Center
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Watch as riders and their horses compete against the clock and each other for money and prizes
Sat, Nov 10, 5 p.m.
at Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in Okeeheelee Park, west of West Palm Beach.
FREE
to spectators.
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Migration Celebration- Green Cay Nature Center
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Celebrate migratory stopover sites like Green Cay during the 10th annual Migration Celebration
Sat, Nov 10, 9 a.m.
at Green Cay Nature Center, Boynton Beach. There will be fun activities for kids and families and environmental organizations on site.
FREE ADMISSION
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Veterans Day Observance- Veteran's Memorial Park
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Presented by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10556, this event honors veterans of our armed services and will feature a procession of colors, guest speakers and patriotic music
Sun, Nov 11, 9:30 a.m.
at Veteran's Memorial Park, Boca Raton.
FREE ADMISSION
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The Nostalgia Big Band- Canyon Amphitheater
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GL Commercial presents: The Nostalgia Big Band
Sat, Nov 17, 7 p.m.
at Canyon Amphitheater in Canyon District Park, Boynton Beach. Dance along to classic big band jazz and swing.
FREE ADMISSION
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Turkey Shoot- Westgate Recreation Center
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Enjoy activities like a free throw and three point contest, coloring contest, bowling for turkeys, meditation, yoga and more
Sat, Nov 17, 11 a.m.
at Westgate Recreation Center, West Palm Beach.
FREE ADMISSION
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Griot Fest- Sunset Cove Amphitheater
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Menage A 3 presents the 3rd annual Griot Fest: the Haitian Food Festival
Sat, Nov 17, 4 p.m.
at Sunset Cove Amphitheater in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, west of Boca Raton. Celebrate Haitian culture with friends and family. $35/general admission (fees not included)
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Paws in the Park- Carlin Park
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Paws in the Park is back on
Sat, Nov 17, 11 a.m.
at Carlin Park, Jupiter. Activities include an adoption zone, pet psychic Lisa Shaw, pet photo booth, pet blessing and more!
FREE ADMISSION
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Turkey Trot 5K- Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park
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Levis JCC presents: the 9th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk
Thurs, Nov 22, 7:30 a.m.
at Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, west of Boca Raton. All racers will enjoy post-race refreshments and breakfast.
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Hunger Heroes 5K- John Prince Park
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Hunger Heroes presents: the Inaugural Turkey Trot 5K
Thurs, Nov 22, 7:30 a.m.
at John Prince Park, Lake Worth. Race is run on a fast, flat certified course. Food & music will also be on site.
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Saturday Night Movie- Canyon Amphitheater
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GL Commercial presents:
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Sat, Nov 24, 7:30 p.m.
at Canyon Amphitheater in Canyon District Park, Boynton Beach. Enjoy a movie under the stars.
FREE ADMISSION
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County Wins National Gold Medal Award in Parks and Recreation
Commitment to the highest level of service in parks and recreation has earned the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department the 2018 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, one of the highest achievements possible for Parks and Recreation agencies!
Read more
about this prestigious award we are honored to have received.
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County Wins Public Relations Award for Showing Impact of Parks
The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department was selected by the Florida Recreation and Park Association (FRPA) as the winner of the 2018 Public Relations Award for its animated video series which draws attention to the positive impacts parks and recreation makes in the areas of health, economic development, environmental sustainability, and community building. View the animated video series
here
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